Agricultural Fires (Cap. 63:02).

Country/Territory: Trinidad and Tobago
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1965 (2013)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to make better provisions for the prevention and control of agricultural fires.

Subject: Forestry
Keyword: Forestry protection measures Forest fires Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area: Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract: This Act applies to all lands within Trinidad and Tobago except to urban areas designated by the Minister pursuant to section 3. The Minister shall appoint a Chief Fire Officer and for every county at least one County Fire Control Officer (sect. 4). The Minister may also establish a Fire Advisory Committee in a county. The County Fire Control Officer may appoint fire guardians under section 7. Sections 8 to 16 concern various matters regarding fire guardians. Section 17 defines the fire season f
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Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1968 (2009)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest fires, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX